Find out more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Education